Dear Biology students,

Please see the following FWS job opportunity for next semester.

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From: <chemistry@sandiego.edu>
Date: Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Subject: Chemistry Department Federal Work Study Job Opening


The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is hiring a Lab Assistant A work study position for this academic year to assist our lab technicians. In order to qualify for this position, you must have been awarded Federal Work Study in your financial aid package and have taken or are currently enrolled in the CHEM 151 series. 

Sample duties include:
• Check Chem 151L/152L lab stations and reagents and replenish as needed
• Fill deionized water carboys
• Assist in basic inventory control
• Replenish demonstration kits
• Type, photocopy, cut and paste miscellaneous assignments
• Take down Chem 151/152 experiments
• Wash and put away glassware
• Assist with departmental tasks as needed, including social media

Hours are based upon your availability but average to about 10-12 hours per week and pay will be $17.75/hr, effective 1/1/26. 

If interested, please fill out this application: Lab Assistant Application

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USD Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of San Diego
Shiley Center for Science and Technology
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110





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Melanie Writer
Executive Assistant, Biology Department
University of San Diego
mwriter@sandiego.edu
619-260-4729